[ME-India] CII Delegation Business Matching Event Held in Tokyo
掲載日：2025年6月24日
一般社団法人 Medical Excellence JAPAN
On June 23, 2025, the ME India CII Delegation Business Matching event was successfully held at the Nihonbashi Life Science Hub in Tokyo. This high-profile event marked a significant step forward in deepening cooperation between Japan and India in the fields of healthcare and life sciences.
Distinguished Attendees and Growing Interest
The event garnered considerable attention, bringing together influential stakeholders from both public and private sectors. Distinguished guests included representatives from the Embassy of India in Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
This strong lineup of attendees demonstrated the strategic importance of Japan-India collaboration in medical innovation, investment, and technology transfer.
A Showcase of Bilateral Collaboration
As part of the ME India initiative, the event welcomed 23 visiting delegates from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and featured 24 Japanese companies, each presenting their latest medical technologies, services, and innovations.
The event provided a platform for these companies and Indian stakeholders to explore business opportunities, partnerships, and potential areas for mutual growth. Approximately 100 participants joined the sessions, contributing to a dynamic and engaging atmosphere throughout the day.
Joint Press Statement: CII × ERIA × MEJ
The event commenced with a joint press statement from three key organizations:
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ)
The statement reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the healthcare ecosystem across Asia through knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and public-private partnership frameworks.
Declaration of press statement
MEJ,CII and ERIA
Event Highlights
Below is a snapshot of the event’s main schedule:
Opening Remarks：
Dr. Kenji Shibuya, CEO, MEJ
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Mr. Ryo Minami, Director-General for Commerce, METI
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H.E. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan
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Prof Dr Randeep Guleria Leader of delegation-Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Chairman- Institute of Internal Medicine & Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta – Medicity
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Mr. Satoshi Miura, Director, Cabinet Secretariat, Japan
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Dr. Manami Uechi, Director, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Presentations by Japanese Companies
During the presentation
Closing Remarks：
Dr Sarah K. Abe, Manager, Healthcare Services, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
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Mr Shashank ND, Co Chairman, CII Committee on Health technology & CEO and CoFounder, PRACTO
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Mr Anish Bafna, CEO and Managing Director, The Healthium Group.
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Looking Ahead
This event highlighted not only the strength of Japan-India ties in the medical field, but also the growing potential of collaborative innovation to address pressing healthcare challenges in both countries. It also marked a key step for MEJ’s efforts to promote global engagement through the ME India platform.
Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ) remains committed to fostering international dialogue and partnership, continuing its role as a bridge between Japan and the world in the medical and health sectors.
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Business Department : Yakushiji, Noguchi
Email： mejoutbound@me-jp.org